1. Is the mandatory merger control regime in force in
Georgia?
The laws of Georgia prescribe a mandatory concentration control
regime.
2. Which authority is responsible for the merger control
regime in Georgia?
LELP Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency.
3. What is the definition of concentration?
The law of Georgia does not define the definition of
'concentration,' but it specifies the methods/types for its
implementation. Detailed information on these methods/types is
provided in Issue 5.
4. Is pre-merger filing or post-merger filing
required?
The notification obligation for concentration participants
arises prior to the entry into force of the relevant agreement
and/or the actual implementation of the concentration (including
before registration with the registration authority).
